Enhance Concentration, Memory, and Learning. Promote Self-Awareness and Self-Regulation 

Through playful, developmentally appropriate breathing, movement and mindfulness practices, students are taught tools and techniques to calm their minds and bodies, resulting in lasting, positive impact on emotional well-being, social skills, physical health and academic performance.

The Little Belly Breaths Yoga and Mindfulness Curriculum

​A breathing, movement and mindfulness practice for toddlers, preschoolers and grade schoolers sets the foundation for a calm and balanced mind, while building strong and flexible bodies. The Little Belly Breaths curriculum encourages growth and nourishment in a fun, playful, non-competitive environment. We combine traditional yoga poses (modified to be age appropriate, and with easy-to-remember names) with creative expression, storytelling, breathing and mindfulness games and quite a bit of silliness to promote:
  •  Physical Strength and Flexibility 
  •  Concentration, Focus and Attention 
  •  Inner Strength and Body Awareness 
  •  Confidence and Self-esteem 
  •  Relaxation and Self-control 
  •  A Feeling of Well-being and Respect for Others 
  •  Love for One's Self, Inside and Out
​One of the primary ironies of modern education is that we ask students to “pay attention” dozens of times a day, yet we never teach them how. The practice of mindfulness teaches students how to pay attention, and this way of paying attention enhances both academic and social-emotional learning.
-Saltzman, A. (2011).
Mindfulness: A Guide for Teachers
 In all classes we include activities that promote kindness to self and others as well as patience, generosity, and gratitude.

What are the Benefits of a Yoga and Mindfulness Curriculum for Children?

MIND & SPIRIT

BODY
  • ​Strengthens attention and concentration.
  • Improves emotional regulation and classroom participation
  • Reduces anxiety
  • Enhances social and emotional learning​
  • Decreases bullying and aggression
  • Elevates self-esteem
  • Increases compassion, empathy and optimism. 
  • Teaches stress and emotional management tools
  • Enhances gross & fine motor skills
  • Increases balance, core strength, posture & flexibility
  • ​Provides positive self-coping skills
  • Elevates mind-body emotional awareness ​​
  • ​Enhances circulation and digestion
  • Regulates sleep habits
  • Keeps bones, muscles & joints healthy
  • Increases energy and helps focus and redirects scattered energy

Little Belly Breaths is a proud partner of the St. Vrain Valley School District & the Denver Public School Systems

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